U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake is laying out a “code of conduct” for people attending a town hall that the first-term Arizona Republican plans Thursday evening in Mesa. Flake’s announcement of the town hall says people with signs, banners and “objects that create a disturbance” won’t be admitted and that all attendees will be immediately removed
Continue ReadingThe Latest on a pretrial hearing Wednesday in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal contempt-of-court case (all times local): 1:22 p.m. Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has succeeded in delaying his April 25 trial on a criminal contempt-of-court charge. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton reluctantly agreed Wednesday to the delay after Arpaio’s lead attorney quit the case
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol agents said they arrested a previously deported convicted sex offender Tuesday near downtown Calexico. At approximately 7:40 p.m., agents assigned to the Calexico Border Patrol Station observed a man running north from the International Border fence. Agents approached the man and determined that he was illegally present in the United
Continue ReadingGovernor Doug Ducey today announced the appointments of Judge Maria Elena Cruz and Judge Jennifer Campbell to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Judge Cruz is Presiding Judge of the Yuma County Superior Court. She has served as a Yuma County Superior Court Judge since 2009. Prior to joining the Superior Court, Judge Cruz
Continue ReadingCalexico Police Dispatcher Leopoldo Miramon said on Tuesday they’re having some problems with the emergency 911 number. Well, actually, a lot of problems, he said. As an example, a call came in during our interview. “911. Where is your emergency? Hello. Do you have an emergency? For instance, they hung up,” he said as he
Continue ReadingNearly 200 people were killed last year in pedestrian and distracted driving accidents, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. The GHSA is expecting to see more fatalities for the 2016 preliminary report, which will be released in May 2017. Arizona ranks as the third state to see pedestrian fatalities over the last two years.
Continue ReadingEl departamento de policía de San Luis le urge a la comunidad de padres que les pongan mas atención a sus hijos a la hora de navegar el Internet, especialmente en las redes sociales como Facebook. De acuerdo al jefe de policía, Craig Higgins, el sintió la necesidad de hablarle directamente a los padres tras
Continue ReadingUn hombre en brawley esta enfrentando varios cargos luego de haber tenido contacto sexual con un menor de edad. El Departamento de Alguaciles del Condado Imperial arresto a Candido Muñoz Palacios de 31 años de edad ayer por la tarde. Muñoz enfrenta cargos por comunicarse con un menor para cometer actos sexuales, persuadiendo a un
Continue ReadingIn tonight’s edition of Tax Tip Tuesday, we learn how people can get an extension on their tax return and how much it would cost. Every year there are tax payers who are late on filing their taxes and don’t know what to do. The first step is to go to, “irs.gov” and click on
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: The video of a passenger being dragged off a flight by airport employees has gone viral and has left many travelers placing United Airlines on a no fly list of their own. It happened on Monday morning when a passenger was asked to vacate his seat;
Continue ReadingImperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) deputies arrested a man suspected of contacting a minor to commit a sexual offense. According to ICSO’s Facebook page, Candido Muñoz Palacios, 31, was arrested on Monday at around 5:30 p.m. Muñoz is facing a laundry list of charges including: contacting a minor to commit a sexual offense, luring a
Continue ReadingFormer Sheriff Joe Arpaio has lost a bid to dismiss his criminal contempt-of-court case for ignoring a judge’s order to stop his immigration patrols. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton on Tuesday rejected another request by Arpaio to have a jury, rather than the judge, decide whether he’s innocent or guilty. Bolton concluded the requests were
Continue Reading“No se espere al último minuto,” eso dice Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza. Si usted tiene planes de viajar a Los Estados Unidos durante esta semana santa y necesita obtener su permiso I-94 hágalo con tiempo anticipado para así evitar retrasos. Titulares de tarjetas de cruce de la frontera mexicana que planean visitar Los Estados Unidos
Continue ReadingArizona Public Service requested a rate-increase of $6 a month on average, per Arizona household on March 1. On Monday, APS visited Yuma and held an open forum for local customers to hear from the Arizona Corporation Commission. Although residents expressed concerns over the rate hike, APS representatives said the increase would provide multiple benefits
Continue ReadingThe Defense is making their case for Preston Strong’s innocence in Day 22 of the La Mesa Street Murders Trial. After a one week recess, the defense began the case in Yuma Superior Court, presided by Judge Maria Elena Cruz. The defense is arguing there is not enough evidence to prove Preston Strong murdered the
Continue ReadingASTRID GALVANThe Associated Press U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday will take a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border during a visit to Arizona. Sessions will tour what is mostly rough terrain along the international border in Nogales, Arizona, about roughly 70 miles south of Tucson. Sessions has made immigration enforcement a key Justice Department
Continue ReadingT onight we meet an American Pit Bull Terrier Mix named Junior and a longhaired gray and white Cat named Cleo. Junior is a two in a half year old Black and White American Pitbull Terrier Mix. Junior is known for doing his own thing. He’s a quiet and gentle guy that is not too
Continue ReadingTwo military men were sent to the hospital after at least three Hispanic men assaulted them at the Kress. Yuma Police Department (YPD) officers say they were called at 2:16 a.m. for a disturbance at the nightclub on April 2. All suspects were gone when police officers arrived, but the two military men were taken
Continue ReadingImperial County officials are hosting a series of workshops to inform the public, but also hear their opinion, on recent changes in state law regarding the recreational use of marijuana in California. Voters approved Proposition 64 last November, which legalized the possession and use of marijuana for non-medical use for adults 21 years of age
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